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Study Reveals Long-Term Kidney Damage from Contaminated Supplements

1/9/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Osaka University has unveiled alarming findings: 87% of patients suffering from kidney damage due to contaminated beni koji red yeast rice supplements continued to experience diminished kidney function two months after stopping the use. Under the guidance of Yoshitaka Isaka, researchers discovered severe inflammation and necrosis in kidney biopsies, raising concerns about lasting nephron loss. Further exploration is crucial.

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A groundbreaking study from Osaka University has unveiled alarming findings: 87% of patients suffering from kidney damage due to contaminated beni koji red yeast rice supplements continued to experience diminished kidney function two months after stopping the use. Under the guidance of Yoshitaka Isaka, researchers discovered severe inflammation and necrosis in kidney biopsies, raising concerns about lasting nephron loss. Further exploration is crucial.